Caption

denarius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumous), Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) (issuer). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA AVG - FAVSTINA around. Reverse: Juno in a veil seated facing right with one leg on a footstool, holding a scepter in her left hand, resting her right hand on seat rails, inscription AVGV - STA around. After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 3.40 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_280

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Keywords

denarius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIVA AVG - FAVSTINA Reverse Juno veil seated leg footstool holding scepter left hand resting right hand seat rails inscription AVGV - STA 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 3.40 g axis 180 degrees round metallic coin shades gray dark silver sits white background showing worn raised design seated figure draped clothing square block decorative marks rim coin surface areas smooth wear scratches slightly uneven edges.